Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Winter the Winter

This harsh winter does seem to last

For a lot longer stretch than I

Am used to, feel weak from the fast

From nutrients, less sun is why.

My bark is a good cover to

Let me stay heated up and bear

My lack of leaves that help me dew

Up each morning for my self care.

I keep up watch for more sunshine

That will enable me to green.

Till then I hoard the knowledge mine,

Surviving seasons 'twixt and 'tween.

I know when winter comes on me

It always fleets off from this tree.